Rita Tafoya, PA
NPI 1467567370 · Physician Assistant · South Gate, CA
Rita Tafoya, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in South Gate, CA (NPI 1467567370).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467567370
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA11452 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 331 | 119 |
| Metformin Hcl | 273 | 85 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 189 | 59 |
| Omeprazole | 140 | 47 |
| Lisinopril | 140 | 48 |
| Gabapentin | 98 | 28 |
| Benazepril Hcl | 86 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$83 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-20
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rita Tafoya's NPI number?
- Rita Tafoya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467567370, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rita Tafoya's specialty?
- Rita Tafoya is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Rita Tafoya located?
- Rita Tafoya's practice location on file with NPPES is 9401 Long Beach Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280-4144.
- What is Rita Tafoya's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rita Tafoya is (323) 582-8612.
- Is Rita Tafoya's NPI active?
- Yes — Rita Tafoya's NPI (1467567370) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.